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Wyatt Street
[General description] Doctor Wyatt's house on the eastern side of Wyatt Street. The brick house has a return verandah and is set in a verdant garden. [On back of photograph] Acre 146 Wyatt Street, east side 1877-79 Dr Wyatt's house. Looking north west towards Wyatt Street. For site see Cadastral survey plan, 1880. South side of cottage is 51 yards south of Grenfell Street. East side is 10 yards east of Wyatt Street. Reproduced in 1926 from a photo. in the possession of Mrs. G.N. Birks, Millswood. This building was also at one time the home of William Kyffin Thomas. For further notes see Archives 1286/p.31.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] This two storey stone building has cement dressings and a decorative parapet. it is currently the premises for Midlanes' Furnishing Specialists and Auction Mart where a sign in front of the building indicates that there is to be a 'Great clearing furniture sale' before closing due to renovations. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 146 / Grenfell Street, south side / east corner of Wyatt St. / February 27, 1928 / Midlane's frontage: 14.5 yards' (Another hand) 'cantilever verandah and shop fronts installed in 1928. (See B 5106).
Wyatt Street, Adelaide
[General description] Stone building on Wyatt Street, with the name of mercantile house W & T Rhodes Ltd. displayed prominently. This was their tinware manufactory making domestic and dairy tinware. This company, established in a small way in the 1850s had many different interests by 1909 including packing case manufacturing, retail hardware and furnishing stores. (Information from Adelaide's 'Advertiser' of Wednesday 24 March 1909). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 146 / Wyatt Street, east side / 12 June 1934 / Site of Rhodes' building: near side is 33.5 yards south of Grenfell Street / Frontage is 18.5 yards' (Another hand) 'Rhodes' building demolished in 1934 (Compare with B 6614)'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[On back of photograph] 'Acre 147 / Grenfell Street, south side / east corner of Hyde Street / May 31st 1926 / Two additional stories were erected in 1926-7. (see B 4778) / frontage of Rosenfeld's: 11.5 yards.' [General description] A stone fronted two storey building which is the premises of Rosenfeld & Co., Merchants and Importers, situated at number 131 Grenfell Street.
Grenfell Street
Grenfell Street, south side, June 24th 1924. Galligans is on the west corner of Hyde Street. Taylors stands on the N.W. corner of Acre 147. Galigans was demolished in 1926. For the photograph of the building subsequently erected on this site see B 4862. Jonathon Galligan was an upholsterer and mattress manufacturer. J.N. Taylor was a Manchester warehouseman, cycle and motor cycle importers. Next door to Taylors was the Co-operative Printing and Publishing Company which housed the printing office of The Daily Herald.
Hyde Street, Adelaide
[General description] The main tenant in this recently enlarged building is Harrison San Miguel Pty. Ltd. The two extra stories blend well with the original building, the facade of which has been rendered to match the new section. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 147 / South east corner of Hyde Street and Grenfell Street / May 20th 1928 / Frontage of four storey building: 11.5 yards. / The two upper stories were erected in 1926-7. For photograph of the old two storey building see B 3502 '.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] The premises of J.N. Taylor and Company have been enlarged, matching the new corner building with the existing one. Universal Pictures occupy a section of the building. The round sign on the left reads 'Vehicles must not stand on this side of the street'. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 147 and 146 / Grenfell Street, south side / West corner of Hyde Street / May 20th 1928 / The near half of J.N. Taylor's was erected in 1927 / Compare with B 2262 / Grenfell Street frontage of new building is 23 yards'.
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
[General description] Roads and tramways wind around Hindmarsh Square, with a network of electric wires overhead. Beyond the trees of the Square city buildings can be seen, including some smoking chimneys. On the centre right are the premises of W. Darby, monumental masons. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 147, 164 / Hindmarsh Square / April 1911'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] The South Australia Brush Company (SABCO) was founded by William Ellis Hay in 1893, so this two storey building, situated on the corner of Grenfell and Hyde Streets is one of the earliest business premises for the company. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 147 / Grenfell Street, south side / July 14th 1897 / The left side of S.A. Brush Co.s premises abuts Hyde Street / Building demolished in 1926 / For photograph of building subsequently erected see B 4862'.
Hindmarsh Square
[General description] The Y.W.C.A. Building was constructed in 1900 of red bricks in the Federation style. An impressive entrance with tall pillars either side supporting a balcony and a corner turret are features of the building, designed by architects G. de Lacy Evans and R J Haddon of Melbourne. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 147 / Hindmarsh Square, west side / May 25th 1911 / Young Women's Christian Association / The right side of Y.W.C.A. is 30 yards south of Grenfell Street / Frontage is 13.5 yards'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Grenfell Street, Adelaide, south side on 20th March, 1923. A few weeks later the balcony of Amey's New York Stables was removed. The stone building to the left of Wicke's premises stands on the north east corner of Acre 150.
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
[General description] The Congregational Church, with its twin towers silhouetted against a cloudy sky, is partially obscured by shrubbery. In the left foreground is a group of 'ghostly' children who had probably moved when the photograph was taken. Designed by George Abbott this church was opened in 1862. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 150 / Congregational Church, Hindmarsh Square / 1870'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] J.N Taylor's are a motor cycle dealer and repairer, specialising in Indian and B.S.A. motorcycles. Knuckey Rubber Company are 'Tire (sic) Craftsmen and Rubber Vulcanisers'. Note the ornate tram pole in the centre of Grenfell Street. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 150 and 151 / Grenfell Street, south side / May 20th 1928 / Taylor's show rooms and the premises of the Knuckey Rubber Company were erected in 1926-7 / For photo of the buildings formerly on this site see B 3769 / Near side of Knuckey Rubber Company is 33.5 yards east of Hindmarsh Square / Far side of Taylor's showrooms is 55 yards / Far side of Taylor's Service Station is 71 yards'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] J.N. Taylor's Motorcycle shop, agents for B.S.A. and Indian Motorcycles, has been built into the side of what was once a fine church building, still with damaged stained glass in its windows. (See B 71558 for the Congregational Church). On the left is Knuckey's tyre shop. Motorcycles and a truck are parked at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 150 / Grenfell Street, south side / April 22nd 1931 / Taylor's shop erected in 1920 / Compare with B 5225 / Site of new shop: Right side is 22 yards east of Hindmarsh Square / Frontage is 11 yards' (Another hand) 'For a view of Taylor's shop (showing a small addition on the right side) in 1957 when occupied by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, see B 13865'.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] Three businesses adjoin in this photograph. On the left is part of the premises of Campbell and Worthington, dealers in cars including De Dion, Bouton and Leyland. In the centre at number 219 is D. O'Brien, 'Titan' Battery Service Station, and A.B. Jobson Electrical. The building on the right is the premises of 'Syno' Signwriters. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 153 / Grenfell Street, south side / May 31, 1927 / No. 219 Grenfell Street was erected in 1926. For view of building formerly on site see B 2722. / Site of no. 219 (excluding the iron structure adjoining it on west side): right side is 55 yards east of Union Street. Frontage 8 yards. / No. 219 and the structure to the right of it were demolished in 1935 (compare with B 6766)'.
Tam O'Shanter Place, Adelaide
[General description] Tam O'Shanter Lane is a narrow back street lane with light industrial buildings. This new cement faced building in the centre is Art Deco in style. Its neighbour is a corrugated iron structure. [On back of the photograph] 'Acre 153 / Tam O'Shanter Place, south side / April 7th 1939 / Building in centre erected in 1938 on a vacant site / Frontage of building is 13.5 yards' There is a map of exact location and the spot where the photographer was standing.
Grenfell Street, Adelaide
[General description] Freeman Motors dominates this view of east end of Grenfell Street, occupying the two centre buildings. They specialised in Holden and Bedford vehicles. Mostly Holden cars are parked out front. Next door (right) is Harvey's, suppliers of milking machines and other agricultural implements. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 153, 154 / Grenfell Street, south side / March 14th 1955 / Right side of Freeman Motors is 40 yards east of Tam O'Shanter Place and frontage of the two Freeman Motors buildings is 40 yards.'
East Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Taken from the opposite side of East Terrace, this view shows the Adelaide Electric Supply Company building and its two chimneys. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 155 & 156 / East Terrace, between Pirie & Grenfell Sts. / June 15, 1926 / The chimneys of the Adelaide Electric Supply Co. are parallel with Grenfell St. and are 45 yards south of it. They are respectively 24 and 45 yards west of East Terrace. Chimney specifications: (a) 8 feet internal diameter, 150 feet high, about 250,000 bricks (b) 10 feet internal diameter, 160 feet high, about 330,000 bricks.' (Another hand) 'Chimneys demolished in 1926.'
Grenfell Street
[General description] The Grenfell Street Power Station was opened by the Lady Mayoress on 19 November 1901, with a large number of Adelaide's leading citizens gathered to see the lights go on. This saw the beginning of the gradual roll-out of electricity supply to the whole of Adelaide. The power station was shut down in 1925 when Osborne power station took over all operations. See B 10366 for a photograph taken in 1923 showing extensions to the building which were made in 1912. The hotel on the right is the 'Producers', briefly known as the 'Electric Light' between 1900and 1906). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 155 / Grenfell Street, south side / 1909 / Far side of Adelaide Electric Supply Company building is 71 yards west of East Terrace / Tram standard on left is 21.5 yards west of East terrace'.
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This view of city street and buildings is dominated by the cooling towers of the Adelaide Electric Supply Company which was founded in 1904. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 156, 157 / Pirie Street, north side. / June 15, 1926. / The two storey building in foreground is 38 1/2 yards west of East Terrace. East face of Electric Supply Co.'s cooling towers is 53 yards west of East Terrace and measures about 55 yards. Pirie Street frontage frontage of towers measures 17.5 yards. Cooling towers demolished in 1926.'
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] A car is parked outside of the premises of the Keen Preserving Company, manufacturers of 'Pickles, sauces, coffee essence, syrups etc' [On back of photograph] 'Acre 156 / Pirie Street, north side / May 9th 1955 / Right side of Keen's building is 53 yards west of East Terrace and frontage is 17 yards'
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This is a row of old city cottages, built from stone with galvanised iron roofs, photographed from the opposite side of the street. Two of them display 'To let or for sale' signs from Matters and Company, real estate agents. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 157 and 156 / Pirie Street. North side / June 15, 1927 / On the left is Devonshire place. Frontage of one-storey cottages: 30.5 yards. Near side of two storey house is 49 yards west of East Terrace or 52.5 yards.' (Another hand) 'Corner in 1929 see B 14235'.
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] Reg. H. Gambling's newly built service station and motor engineer's has plate glass windows which are reflecting buildings opposite. This business is part of the rapidly growing motor trade. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 158 / Pirie Street, north side / Feb. 28, 1926 / Gambling's erected in 1925 on vacant site. Far side of Gambling's is 17 yards east of Moger Lane. Frontage of Gambling's: 36 yards.'
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This photograph illustrates the passing of the horse drawn era: a livery stable is converted to a motor business. The Republic Motor Truck Company was a famous manufacturer of commercial trucks circa 1913 - 1929, in Alma, Michigan. Their trucks were used extensively by the Americans in World War One. [On back of photograph] Acre 160 / Pirie Street. North side / Feb. 28, 1926 / Right side of Republic Motor Truck Sales Co.'s premises is 18 yards west of Ackland Street. Frontage: 21.5 yards. For photo. of premises taken in 1922 prior to conversion see B 1103.' (Another hand) 'Converted in 1925'.
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] There is a mid-fifties model of Standard Vanguard car in the foreground of this view of J.Todd & Son Ltd, 'Todson', manufacturers of 'Steel equipment, buildings, garages,motor accessories and agricultural machinery' [On back of photograph] 'Acre 161 / Pirie Street, north side / 23rd September 1960 / Left side of Todd & Son abuts east side of Barlow Lane / Frontage of Todd & Son is 33 yards'
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
[General description] In front of Griffiths Brothers' Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Chocolate Merchants a man appears to be loading something into a company vehicle, whilst a boy wearing a cap looks on. Other motor related business premises can be seen in the centre of the view and the Y.W.C.A. building is toward the right. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 164 and 147 / Hindmarsh Square, west side / Oct. 1, 1925 / Cantilever verandah erected in 1925 on premises between Griffiths' and the Young Women's Christian Association. Cantilever verandah erected in 1926 in front of Griffith's premises. Left side of Griffiths is 35 yards north of Pirie Street. Right side of Turner's is 78 yards north of Pirie Street. A large single story wood and iron building was erected on the site of W. Turner's and All British Automobiles buildings in 1941.' (Another hand) 'See B 12327.'
Pirie Street
[General description] Cornell Limited Motor Cycle Shop on the corner of Pirie Street and Hyde Street. The two storey shop is situated at number 128 Pirie Street and it sells Harley Davidson motor cycles and Bates and Goodyear tyres. [On back of photograph] Acre 164. Pirie Street, north side. Corner of Hyde Street. January 15th 1926. Extreme left is 23 and a half yards west of Hyde Street. Far side of galvanized iron part of building on Hyde Street frontage is 18 and a half yards north of Pirie Street. For views of Cornell's after the erection of additional storeys in 1926 see B 4196 and 4199.
Hyde Street, Adelaide
[General description] A large two wheeled hand cart stands in the foreground of this photograph of Cornell's Motor dealers' city premises under alteration and construction. Bicycles, a car and a motor cycle are parked at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 164 / Hyde Street, west side / looking towards Pirie St. / June 16, 1926 / The building in the foreground (not the one in process of construction on the corner of Pirie Street) was erected about 1914 and at the time of being photographed was in process of receiving one or more additional stories. Near side of this building is 42 yards north of Pirie Street and frontage measures 24 yards. For photo. taken after the completion of building operations see B 4196'.
Hyde Street, Adelaide
[General description] Cornell's Motor Cycle dealers' newly altered premises dominate this street scene.The car in the centre, registration number 20371, is an Overland, first registered by J.M. Ingham of Kingston Terrace, North Adelaide. On the opposite side of the road a motorcycle with a sidecar can be seen. See B 3233 for the building before alterations. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 164 / Hyde Street. West side / June 14, 1927 / Additional stories to Cornell's erected in 1926. For photo. taken during the course of the alterations see B 3615. / For Pirie Street frontage see B 4199. / On the left is Pirie Street. Hyde Streeet frontage: 42 yards'.
Pirie Street, Adelaide
[General description] Cornell's Building is now four stories tall. On the left is a dealership for Hupmobile cars. The expansion of motor businesses like these reflects the confidence of the era. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 164 and 165 / Pirie Street, north side / June 14, 1927 / Additional stories to Cornell's erected in 1926. For photo. taken prior to the alterations see B 3233 / Frontage of Cornell's: 23.5 yards. On the right is Hyde Street / For view of Hyde Street frontage: See B 4196'.